Arts and culture contributed $65-billion to Canadian economy in 2024, the government should be listening

Performing arts groups have been lobbying the government to create a new live performance tax credit. Let’s hope the finance minister mentions this proposal in his economic statement because it truly is an investment for all, not just one gender or one region.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, at the Canadian Media Producers Association's annual Prime Time Event in Ottawa with Heated Rivalry's Hudson Williams and CTV Etalk's Lainey Lui on Jan. 29, 2026. Heated Rivalry has been a major success for the Crave streaming service. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

April 27, 2026

OTTAWA—A little-known study published last year by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce laid to rest the myth that cultural spending is a drain on federal finances. &...

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